1406 19TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98122
No — Taku in Central District, Seattle closed March 1, 2025, according to local press coverage.
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“Owner Shota Nakajima focusing on other directions”
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“‘Top Chef’ Star Shota Nakajima Is Closing His Seattle Restaurant”
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“18 Seattle Restaurants That Recently Said Goodbye”
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“it’s time to officially say goodbye to Taku... let’s be real—it’s time to turn off the lights, toast one last drink, and close this chapter”
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“Life on Mars also recently lost another key food and drink neighbor on the block when celebrity chef Shota Nakajima pulled the plug on his karaage chicken joint Taku and bid farewell (for now) to Seattle.”
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“After an incredible run, it's time to officially say goodbye to Taku. The sign may say 'temporarily closed,' but let's be real—it's time to turn off the lights, toast one last drink, and close this chapter.”
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“Chef Shota shut down Taku — and maybe said goodbye to Seattle”
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“With Taku closure, Chef Shota says goodbye to Capitol Hill (and maybe Seattle?)”